Community Residence Counselor - Per Diem NIGHTS- Pavilion

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Job Summary

This is a per diem, as needed position. A minimum of at least four shifts are required per month, with two being on the weekend. Shifts are 8/hrs each and are Night shift - 11pm - 7:30am.

Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Residence Counselor (CRC) at The Pavilion provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu within the scope of defined practice.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with the current treatment plan under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, and Charge Nurse.
• Provides and supervises community activities as needed.

-Remains awake and alert at all times while on duty.

-Assists patients in maintaining and keeping various appointments.

-Completes clear, concise, and timely documentation and shift notes.

-Establishes helpful relationships with patients and maintains professional boundaries.

-Participates in patient rounds, status checks, and team meetings per program guidelines.

-Completes assigned patient care tasks per program guidelines and/or daily assignment sheet.

-Works effectively to manage the therapeutic milieu.

-Provides patients with direction and supervision as needed.

-Follows established hospital and program policies, procedures, and protocols.

-Communicates information regarding the patient milieu and therapeutic

environment to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

-Communicates observations related to medication side effects and physical or emotional changes to appropriate medical staff in a timely manner.

-Encourages patients in activities of daily living.

-Assesses sleep patterns and assists patients in developing more appropriate sleep cycles, notifying the clinical team as necessary.

-Completes mandatory annual in-service requirements, including but not limited to CPR and de-escalation training.

-Attends and participates in rounds and case conferences when appropriate.

-Maintains the physical ability required to participate in patient activities.

-Supports residents with daily routines, medication reminders, meal preparation, transportation, and personal care as needed.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Medication Administration Program Certified [MAP - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience

One year of patient care or related experience preferred, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive, including transporting patients, may be required based on role and location.
• Time Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and competency.
• All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems (PRISM) for communication, clinical, and administrative purposes.
• Familiarity with Epic is preferred.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.40 - $29.79/Hourly

Grade

4

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